The default gateway is the IP address of the router that connects your computer to the internet. It is used to route traffic between your computer and the internet. To check the default gateway in Windows Vista, follow these steps:
- Click on the “Start” button.
- Type “cmd” in the search bar.
- Right-click on the “cmd” icon and select “Run as administrator”.
- In the command prompt, type “ipconfig” and press Enter.
- The default gateway will be listed next to “Default Gateway”.
Knowing your default gateway can be helpful for troubleshooting network problems. For example, if you are unable to access the internet, you can check the default gateway to see if it is set correctly.